saunterers

noun

plural of saunterer
as in lingerers

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  1. lingerers
  2. loiterers
  3. loafers
Noun
  • The lingerers brought their dirty dishes to the bus tub, wiped their mouths one last time with a napkin, and waved to Cleo, their faces saying, Nice job!
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Nakamura designs for lingerers.
    — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of lingerers
Noun
  • Vandals quickly stripped it bare, from its electrical wiring to its rooftop mechanicals, and loiterers congregating outside its doors and in its parking lot sometimes numbered in the dozens during a difficult post-pandemic downturn for the Midway.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of loiterers
Noun
  • On the footwear front, models tend to favor options that can easily take them from show to show, like sneakers, loafers, and boots.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Gavras, meanwhile, wore a white suit beneath a long black coat for Friday’s gala, finishing his outfit with black leather loafers featuring metal hardware.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of loafers
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